Task 1. Learn how CVs are organized

Name Mirjam Brigitte Ott

Address Landstrasse 482, CH 5962 Zurich, Switzerland

Place of Birth Zurich

(место рождения)

Nationality Swiss, Father German, Mother French

Age (возраст) 22

Marital Status Single

Education 11 years Swiss state school,

(образование) 1 year Euro centre (Евро центр),

passed Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in

English (владение английским),

1 year Secretarial College with emphasis on (с

углубленным изучением) book-keeping

and accountancy (бухгалтерское дело)

Languages Fluent (бегло) French, German, Italian

Previous experience 2years in father’s office – father is a jeweler

(стаж работы) (ювелир)

Interests Travel, art, skiing, ballet

Task 2. Fiona Scott decides to apply for the job at Patagonia. Study her CV carefully to see how she has presented the information about herself. Where do you think each of the following headings should be placed? Are CVs in your country presented differently?

a) References b) Education c) Activities d) Skills

e) Personal Details f) Professional Experience

1. _________

Fiona Scott

52 Hanover Street

Edinburgh EH2 5LM

Scotland

Phone: 0131 4490237

E-mail: fiona.scott@caledonia.net

2. _________

I991-I992 London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Diploma in Public Relations

1988-1991 University of London

BA (Honours) in Journalism and Media Studies (Class II)

I98I-I988 Broadfield School, Brighton

A levels in German (A), English (B), History (B) and

Geography (C)

3. __________

I995-present Public Relations Officer, Scottish Nature Trust.

Responsible for researching and writing articles on all

aspects of the Trust's activities and ensuring their

distribution to the press Editor of the Trust's monthly

journal. In charge of relations with European

environmental agencies.

1992-1995 Press Officer, Highlands Tourist Board. Preparation of

promotional materials and brochures. Co-ordination of

media coverage. Summers of The Glasgow Tribune

newspaper.

1990 and 1991 Two three-month training periods as assistant to the Sports

Editor. Arranging and conducting interviews. Preparation

of articles covering local community sports events.

4. __________

IT Office 2000 and Windows NT, Excel, Internet, Powerpoint

Languages Fluent German and proficient in French

Additional Driving license (car and motorcycle)

5. ___________

Cross-country skiing, rock climbing and swimming

Ski Instructor (grade II)

Secretary of the local branch of “Action”, an association organizing sports

activities for disabled children.

6. __________

Geoffrey Williams Brenda Denholm

Professor of Journalism Sports Editor

University of London The Glasgow Tribune

Writing 2 “Business Letters”